Durabook R12 rugged tablet packs Intel Core Ultra 7 and RTX 2000 Ada GPU

Durabook introduces the R12: a rugged tablet made for industrial and emergency operations in extreme environments. The R12 is important because it blends high-performance computing with extreme ruggedness, allowing users to perform tasks in the field without worrying about water, dust, or drops damaging their device. It offers a portable, powerful solution for buyers in industrial and emergency operation roles without sacrificing computing performance or display clarity.

Intel Panther Lake and dedicated graphics in a 1.45kg magnesium chassis

The Durabook R12 is a rugged 12.2-inch tablet with a magnesium alloy housing just 23.5mm thick and about 1.45kg heavy. It's aimed at professionals looking for a slim, lightweight but tough tablet form factor for their mobile tasks. The R12 focuses on durability and ruggedness in a relatively compact design that can be used with one hand or easily carried.

Specifications

• Processor: Intel Core Ultra 7 366H / 356H / Ultra 5 336H
• GPU: Intel Integrated or NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada (8GB VRAM)
• Memory: Up to 64GB LPDDR5X-8533
• Display: 12.2-inch, 1920×1200, 1200 nits, Stylus support
• Durability: IP66, MIL-STD-810H, 1.45kg, 23.5mm thick

It comes with Intel Panther Lake CPUs like the Core Ultra 7 366H, Ultra 7 356H, or Ultra 5 336H. For graphics, you can get integrated Intel graphics or a dedicated NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada GPU with 8GB VRAM. The R12 supports up to 64GB of LPDDR5X-8533 memory and up to 256GB of NVMe SSD storage.

You get a 1200 nits, 1920×1200 display with stylus input for precise notes in the field. The R12 also has 2 Thunderbolt 4 ports, a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port, 2.5Gbps ethernet, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, and optional 4G LTE or 5G connectivity for constant field data access.

Durabook rates the R12 to IP66 ingress protection standards and MIL-STD-810H military ruggedness standards. These certifications assure the R12 can survive the harsh environmental stresses found in industrial and emergency work. With its ruggedness and modern specs, the R12 is a durable computing option for tough tasks.